JAG INSTRUCTOR

State of Louisiana; Bridge City (LA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Bridge City, Louisiana, is seeking a JAG Instructor to deliver career readiness instruction and leadership development for students in the Bridge City Center for Youth. The role focuses on helping youth graduate and transition to work, post-secondary education, or other positive pathways.

The position emphasizes mentoring, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with schools, employers, families, and the community to promote student success and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Teaching Certificate or CTTIE certificate required.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation to perform job duties.
• Eagerness to contribute as part of a holistic teaching team.
• Excellent classroom management with ability to use data to drive instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provides career readiness instruction through the JAG program.
• Mentors and tutors students to support graduation and success.
• Develops and coordinates program activities including classroom and work-based learning.
• Monitors student progress and competency development in career readiness and leadership.
• Builds partnerships with schools, employers, families, and communities.
• Tracks program performance measures such as graduation and placement.
• Maintains program records and participates in trainings and PD.

Skills

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching Certificate

CTTIE certificate

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Bridge City Center for Youth

3225 River Rd., Bridge City, LA 70094

https://ojj.la.gov/location/bridge-city-center-for-youth-jefferson-parish

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a passionate and student-focused JAG Instructor to help youth develop the academic, leadership, and employability skills needed for long-term success. This position is ideal for an educator or workforce development professional who enjoys mentoring students, building community partnerships, and helping young people achieve their personal and career goals.

As a JAG Instructor, you will provide classroom instruction, career readiness training, and individualized support designed to help students graduate, develop workplace skills, and successfully transition into employment, post-secondary education, or other positive life pathways. You will serve as an advocate, mentor, and role model while coordinating activities that promote leadership, personal growth, and career exploration.

If you are committed to empowering youth, fostering student achievement, and creating opportunities for future success, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Bachelor's degree, Teaching Certificate or CTTIE certificate
• Possession of a valid driver's license and has transportation (with proper insurance) to perform job duties
• Eagerness to contribute as integral part of a team focused on a holistic delivery of excellent teaching.
• Excellent classroom management, and ability to use data to drive instruction.
• Proficient in the use of technology.
• Professional, kind, interested in youth, and motivational.
• Experienced work level

There may be additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Office of Juvenile Justice determines appropriate.

It is the responsibility of the JAG Specialist to provide relevant and challenging classroom and work-based learning experiences for the required number of participants per the selected JAG model. The JAG Specialist should be committed to developing students' personal, leadership and employability skills to ensure graduation from high school and positive post-graduate outcomes.

Job Duties

• Provides career readiness instruction by teaching leadership, employability, and life skills through the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program.
• Supports student success and graduation through mentoring, tutoring, guidance, and referral services.
• Develops and coordinates program activities including classroom instruction, work-based learning, community engagement, and leadership development opportunities.
• Monitors student progress and helps students achieve required competencies in career development, job readiness, leadership, and personal growth.
• Builds partnerships with schools, employers, families, and community organizations to support positive student outcomes.
• Tracks program performance measures including graduation, employment, placement, and post-secondary success rates.
• Maintains program records and reporting requirements and participates in required trainings and professional development activities.

Position-Specific Details

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per work day

Compensation: $36.18/hr

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c). No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.